Raspberry Production Opportunity to Develop an Agricultural Business in the Context of the Circular Economy: Case Study in South-West Romania

Roxana-Gabriela Popa, Emil Cătălin Șchiopu, Aurelia Pătrașcu, Aniela Bălăcescu () and Florentina Alina Toader
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Roxana-Gabriela Popa: Faculty of Engineering, “Constantin Brancusi” University of Targu Jiu, 210185 Targu Jiu, Romania
Emil Cătălin Șchiopu: Faculty of Engineering, “Constantin Brancusi” University of Targu Jiu, 210185 Targu Jiu, Romania
Aurelia Pătrașcu: Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania
Aniela Bălăcescu: Faculty of Economic Sciences, “Constantin Brancusi” University of Targu Jiu, 210185 Targu Jiu, Romania
Florentina Alina Toader: Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania

Agriculture, 2024, vol. 14, issue 10, 1-17

Abstract: This paper presents a study on the establishment and the capitalization of a remontant red raspberry crop, the Polka variety, on a privately agricultural land area of 0.2 ha in a crop with a support system in V using a geotextile membrane for soil mulching and the method of micro-irrigation by drip. It has been shown that the annual gross profit is advantageous for diversifying the population incomes of rural areas, and the red raspberry is economically profitable regarding cultivation because the recovery of the invested sum is achieved in a maximum of 5 years after the establishment of the culture. The aim of this paper is to explore the growth and commercialization of red raspberry cultivation on privately owned arable land in rural Romania, emphasizing its potential for productivity and sustainability in the context of the circular economy. This initiative not only delivers substantial profits for investors but also fosters rural development and boosts local income levels. The study demonstrates that this cultivation method of red raspberry, aligned with the principles of the circular economy, enhances sustainability by reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and involving local communities in production cycles.

Keywords: agriculture; rural areas; investment; profitability; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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